A 5th-round pick (140th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky, Alex Bannister has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2006 with BAL, capping a 6-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 118 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'5", 207#
College
Eastern Kentucky
Draft
Rd 5, 140th overall (2001)
Seasons
2001–2006
2006 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology13th percentile among WRs · limited sample
1 games · 0 targets
2006 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed55▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst3▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size89▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat51▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability55▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share60▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share38▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume48▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Alex Bannister has appeared in 46 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SEA (2001–2005), BAL (2006).
As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 118 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with SEA: 58 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game53 on 2 catches, 1 TD vs SF, 2003 Week 17
2006 splits
regular season2006 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 17 | BUF | — | 36.7 |
Alex Bannister — common questions
- What position does Alex Bannister play?
- Alex Bannister is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Alex Bannister played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alex Bannister has played for SEA (2001–2005), BAL (2006).
- Where did Alex Bannister go to college?
- Alex Bannister played college football at Eastern Kentucky.
- When was Alex Bannister drafted?
- Alex Bannister was selected in round 5, 140th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Alex Bannister scored?
- Alex Bannister has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Alex Bannister's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Alex Bannister rated 40.1 for 2006, the 13th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Steve McNairQB · 2006
- Jamal LewisRB · 2006
- Mark ClaytonWR · 2006
- Todd HeapTE · 2006
- Derrick MasonWR · 2006
- Kyle BollerQB · 2006
- Demetrius WilliamsWR · 2006
- Musa SmithRB · 2006
Drafted in round 5, 2001
- Mario FatafehiDT · pick 133
- Victor LeyvaG · pick 135
- Vinny SutherlandWR · pick 136
- Matt LehrC · pick 137
- Bernard RobertsonOT · pick 138
- Zeke MorenoLB · pick 139
- Jarrod CooperDB · pick 143
- Marques SullivanOT · pick 144
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